Lemon Garlic Herb Salmon

12 mins Prep Time

20 mins Cook Time

Written By

Nadia Boachie

This recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner option -- it's quick, healthy and makes for the best leftovers. You can enjoy your garlicky, herbed salmon with a side of rice or asparagus, which can be baked in the same pan! This recipe is a pescatarian, keto-friendly and gluten-free dish. It's my go-to recipe to whip up in a snap because it's easy, quick and stores well as leftovers throughout the week!

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Ingredients

Lemon Garlic Herb Salmon

3 pounds salmon fillet
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
6 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, puréed
4 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced
4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon parsley, minced (for garnish)
1 bunch of asparagus (optional)

Directions

Lemon Garlic Herb Salmon

6 Steps

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil (there should be overhanging sides to wrap the salmon). Spray the foil with cooking spray.
Step 2

Pat the salmon dry and sprinkle all over on both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
Step 3

In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, rosemary and thyme.
Step 4

Pour the oil mixture over the salmon to evenly coat, rubbing the oil on the skin underneath to coat (it will crisp up a little this way). Sprinkle lemon juice over the top of the salmon. You can also add asparagus into the foil and bake with the salmon.
Step 5

Wrap the salmon with the foil, using extra to cover the top. Bake near the bottom of the preheated oven for about 18-25 minutes or until just cooked through (exact cook time will depend on thickness of the fillet).
Step 6

Remove from the oven, sprinkle with minced parsley and serve immediately.